Senior Health Care Financial Analyst

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$69,181 - $98,280•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC), provides regulatory oversight of medical facilities, long-term care facilities, and providers of community-based care in Maine. The Certificate of Need (CON) is a regulatory program within DLC, authorized by state statutes, that requires certain health care providers to obtain state approval before making major changes to the health care landscape. In the CON Program Manager role, you will review provider projects under MaineCare reimbursement principles, conduct prior approvals for Residential Care Facility projects, and guide applicants through the application and review process. You will assess proposed projects’ financial impacts, support public hearings, prepare reports and recommendations for DHHS leadership and the Legislature, and help develop and maintain program policies, materials, and public records. The position allows partial telework with management approval and is located in Augusta, Maine.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, or a related field.
Four years of experience in economic analysis or regulation of the health care industry.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Review provider-submitted projects based on MaineCare reimbursement principles to determine whether they comply with the purposes of the Certificate of Need Act.
Conduct prior approvals for Residential Care Facility projects, including ownership changes, improvements, and new facility developments.
Host informal consultation and technical assistance meetings with applicants, providing guidance on application requirements and regulatory requirements.
Draft and publish notices of public hearings in compliance with state statutes, participate in hearings for proposed projects, and collect and summarize public comments.
Conduct financial analyses of proposed projects, make recommendations, and draft briefing memorandums for DHHS senior leadership.
Prepare and submit annual and ad hoc program reports to the Maine State Legislature and DHHS senior leadership.
Conduct subsequent reviews when substantial changes are necessary to a project after a Certificate of Need has been issued.
Collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General, MaineCare, and other DHHS offices regarding the financial impact of proposed projects.
Monitor proposed legislative actions regarding the CON Program and draft testimony.
Develop and revise CON Program policies following Maine’s rulemaking process.
Post and maintain CON application materials, documents, and reports on the DLC website for public access.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit of 5% for participation, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 18.86% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.